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Alan Smith

Chelsea sale: new owner will inherit far bigger asset than Stamford Bridge from Roman Abramovich

There will be no shortage of nostalgic looks back at Roman Abramovich's 19 years as Chelsea owner when the sale is completed in the coming weeks.

Supporters will point to certain dates in the calendar. The first Premier League win in 2004-05. Lifting the Champions League in 2012 and 2021.

But the greatest lasting legacy is arguably not a trophy. It is probably the club’s world-renowned academy.

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